Mourinho slams VAR after Benfica win, then backtracks | OneFootball

José Mourinho was involved in an unusual moment after Benfica’s victory over Gil Vicente. The coach harshly criticized the performance of the VAR, Tiago Martins, for an alleged penalty not awarded in favor of the Eagles.

“The VAR must have been having a coffee,” fired the coach, referring to a handball by Zé Carlos that preceded Benfica’s first goal.

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The coach spared the on-field referee but questioned the technology. Mourinho even compared the incident to decisions in previous matches, calling the infraction “very clear.” However, the coach’s combative stance changed radically just a few hours after leaving the stadium and calmly reviewing the footage.

Near midnight, Mourinho sent a message of retraction admitting his error in judgment. After observing new angles of the play, the coach acknowledged that the penalty did not exist and apologized for the hasty comment made to the official broadcast. “I’ve had the chance to see another angle, and it’s not confirmed,” emphasized the Benfica manager.

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